XP SP3 Slipsteamed CD rejects S\N

[Dos_Box]

I've just slipstreamed SP3 with my XP disk (SP2) and now get a 'The product ID number you have entered is no valid' error when entering the 25 digit volume licensing number. I've had this S\N since the release of XP and it has worked when slipstreamed right up to SP2. Anyone else had this?

[fafster]

I was having this issue. I did a slipstream install for my Eee a while ago and kept coming up with the error. However, I tried once again the other week and it ran fine.

 

Are you using nlite? Which version?

[Dos_Box]

I'm using nLite 1.4.5 beta 2. I'll try the stable version I think.

[Michael]

Does this happen with an answer file you've created or manually typing in the serial? Of course the other possibility is Microsoft have blacklisted your key?

 

You could also try the old fashioned way of slipstreaming.

[Dos_Box]

This happens on the stable nLite and when I type in the key manually. They key should not be blacklisted as it is one of Lancashire's volume licensing key!!

I shall try an answer file.

[ZeroHour]

This is from volume licensing media and not a normal xp cd?

There is a difference you know (1 file on the disc states the mode)

 

See:

Unlocking WinXP's setupp.ini

Edited April 28, 2008 by ZeroHour

[ChrisH]

Open the image up and check the winnt.sif in the i386 folder and add the key to that if it's not already there. It uses that as a default if there arent any other external answer files.

[srochford]

This happens on the stable nLite and when I type in the key manually. They key should not be blacklisted as it is one of Lancashire's volume licensing key!!

I shall try an answer file.

 

That's exactly why it might be blacklisted :-)

 

The reason for MS changing the licensing system to KMS and MAK is because it is possible for the numbers to "seep" and it's then very hard to control!

 

I didn't think they had ever blocked a VLK, though.

 

Just out of interest, where have you got SP3? I didn't think it was released until tomorrow? Is it possible that the version you have got is not going to work with VLKs? (the volume licensing release of SP3 isn't due until the end next month, I think)

[ChrisH]

The lancs VLK is fine I used it this morning.

[ZeroHour]

And it works with our VLK.

MS have blocked VLK keys in the past, one of the first vlk release to the pirates was a BP one and that was blocked with a SP but it is highly unlikely as they would have been in contact about it probably.

[OutToLunch]

I've just slipstreamed SP3 with my XP disk (SP2) and now get a 'The product ID number you have entered is no valid' error when entering the 25 digit volume licensing number. I've had this S\N since the release of XP and it has worked when slipstreamed right up to SP2. Anyone else had this?

 

Did you create the slipstreamed XP CD in another XP install, or in Vista? I've seen a few passing references to VLKs not working when the media has been created in Vista. No idea on the whys or hows of it though!

[Dos_Box]

Vista. May be a hidden M$ nasty!!

[Dos_Box]

The PID is correct too. Very strange. The standalone SP works fines on our VLK installs though.

[OutToLunch]

Try creating the slipstreamed media from inside an XP install and see what happens?

 

Re: Key not working after SlipStream - TechNet Forums

 

Can't link to the exact post, but second one down on there states

 

Current investigation reveals that this issue happens when the integration process (SP3.exe /integrate) is performed on a Windows Vista machine.

 

If anyone facing this issue on a different scenario, please point out.

 

We would like to talk to you

 

If that doesn't solve it, what's the build number reported in system properties on the machines you've installed it on already - is it definitely not one of the betas or later SP3 RCs?

 

NOTE – do not follow this tutorial to create a slipstreamed XP SP3 CD using the currently-available beta of SP3. Even if you are tempted to Bittorrent it. There’s a significant bug with the Windows Product Activation feature which lets you install Windows XP without entering a product key. The bug means that you’re still prompted for a product key, but the installer won’t accept any key you type in. We’ve reported this problem to Microsoft and are awaiting a response -- but you can assume this will be sorted out by the release of the gold master.

 

HOW TO: create a bootable XP SP3 CD

 

Only statement I've seen on that front, but as others have successfully slipstreamed it now I'd assume it's either the fact you built from Vista or the SP is not final...

Edited April 28, 2008 by OutToLunch

[Dos_Box]

The one I've just done on XP has failed too. The service pack is: WindowsXP-KB936929-SP3-x86-ENU.exe

[OutToLunch]

The one I've just done on XP has failed too. The service pack is: WindowsXP-KB936929-SP3-x86-ENU.exe

 

Do you have the filesize, md5 or better still the actual version shown after installing it? I downloaded SP3 from a link originally posted by Geoff in the other SP3 thread which turned out to be an earlier build .3264 and caused a few problems for me... Worth checking that your filesize/hash matches up with the official/latest one quoted later in the thread.

[SYNACK]

There seems to be an issue when the slipstream is done on Vista

 

Creation of SP3 slipstream media not supported on Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008. Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) slipstream media may not be installed correctly when you use the "/integrate" option on a Windows Vista-based or Windows Server 2008-based computer

 

 

KB950722

 

I grabbed it from this site which provides a really good run down on SP3, things that are added and things that are likely to go wrong:

 

Tech ARP - Secret Pre-Release Details On Windows XP Service Pack 3

[Dos_Box]

I'm still (using todays final SP3 release) getting the 'Invalid serial number' error with Nlite slipstreamed CDs. Are there any other slipstreaming packages anyone can recommend?

[Geoff]

Have you tried doing it this way?

 

http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sp2_slipstream.asp

[Michael]

There are more reports appearing on the web that slipstreaming XP SP3 is a no go on Vista and Windows Server 2008, so you must create a disc using Windows XP!

 

I have created a guide and can confirm it works. I am running XP SP3 as I am typing this.

[ICT_GUY]

Have you tried doing it this way?

 

http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sp2_slipstream.asp

 

That's the way I have always done my slipstreaming (from 2000 onwards).

 

I have not tried the cd I made earlier, I will give it a try later.

[Dos_Box]

I did it that way years ago, but since then didn't see the point with Nlite et-al being available and easier to use.

I shall try it tomorrow when I'm less busy.

[ICT_GUY]

I did it that way years ago, but since then didn't see the point with Nlite et-al being available and easier to use.

I shall try it tomorrow when I'm less busy.

 

Stray not from the path of the geek yound Dos_box.

[Trapper]

I've had this issue after downloading the integrated XP with SP3 ISO from Technet and swapping the i386/setupp.ini with a volume license one in PowerISO. It did ask for VLK, but would not accept ours. It also would not install without a product key, which I believe was one of the features Microsoft was touting about an integrated SP3 install.

 

Frankly with some rather nasty bugs starting to come out of the woodwork, it might be worth waiting for a while, and continuing with Windows Updates to SP2.